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Compare bus and train for Strömstad to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strömstad to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Strömstad to Gothenburg:
A train is $0.15 (€0.12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Strömstad to Gothenburg costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Strömstad to Gothenburg
How to get from Strömstad to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Strömstad to Gothenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:18 AM2h02Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet11:20 AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik9:20 AM2h23Strömstad tågstation11:43 AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$181One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus9:18 AM2h02Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet11:20 AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
38 Västtrafik · 13747 Västtrafik9:48 AM2h51Strömstad tågstation12:39 PMGamlestaden station$181One-way1 transfer
38 Västtrafik · 13747 Västtrafik9:48 AM2h57Strömstad tågstation12:45 PMGothenburg Centralstation$181One-way1 transfer
38 Västtrafik · 13739 Västtrafik8:10 AM2h55Strömstad tågstation11:05 AMGothenburg Centralstation$181One-way1 transfer
871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik11:20 AM2h23Strömstad tågstation1:43 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:53 PM2h02Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet3:55 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$251One-way0 transfers
871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik1:20 PM2h23Strömstad tågstation3:43 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Strömstad to Gothenburg:
A train is $0.15 (€0.12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Strömstad to Gothenburg costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Strömstad and Gothenburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Strömstad tågstation and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gothenburg by bus.
- Travel with Västtrafik to go to Gothenburg by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Västtrafik.
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